Episodes

Dana Goodier is currently a school administrator with 20 years of experience in education. She spent most of her career teaching World Languages and English. She completed her doctorate degree (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership in March 2020. For her capstone, she researched reasons parents were opting their students out of high-stakes testing at middle schools and how that affected the district accreditation rating. Building off of her own growth as a teacher, she actively provides educators wit...

Even if it is not what you picture, would you still be content? If the path was the long way or the shortest, would you still follow it? Sarah shares a recent blog post she wrote about her experience in learning to trust the path given to her instead of designing her own. #InAWEtoRISE --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inawepodcast/message

Dr. Yvonne Smith Jones is the Director and CEO of Highly Effective Services, Inc. where she has had a contract as an Impact Coach since 2012 working with principals in 75% of the Commonwealth of Virginia schools for a School University Resource Network (SURN) in the School of Education at the College of William and Mary plus coaching numerous school-based leadership teams with Highly Effective Services. She has served as the Director for the Project ALL leadership project in the Educational Lead...

Sarah share the importance of connection in this Jolt and some revelations she has had about the battle to remain connected amidst turmoil. #InAWEtoRISE --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inawepodcast/message

I am elated to share with you Erin K. Casey, founder, chief instigator, author, book coach, ghostwriter, editor, and publishing coach, Erin helps experts, educators, ministry and business leaders, life coaches, and speakers share their messages effectively and professionally. She has been dubbed “the best-read editor in education” and called a “Jedi-master editor” and “fairy-godeditor” by her clients. Leading a team of experienced writers, editors, copy editors, proofreaders, artists, and design...

Pawan (Pav) Wander is an elementary school teacher from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She has taught middle school for 15 years and now is beginning her journey teaching primary grades this coming year. Pav makes up half of the hosting team of The Staffroom Podcast, and The Drive on VoicEd Radio. She and Chey Cheney have also been involved in several other projects involving Education, including encouraging educators to "Rediscover their Voice," and begin archiving their thoughts and feelings about ...

Sarah shares her struggle with routine and a tip for setting your tone for the day. #InAWEtoRISE --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inawepodcast/message

Jessica Johnson serves as the middle/high principal in Dodgeland, WI where she has completed her first year in that role after serving eleven years at the elementary level. When she isn’t busy running a school, she serves professionals as a consultant and speaker on the side. Jess is a celebrated author of several books including ASCD’s The Coach Approach to School Leadership and the one we co-wrote together with Jessica Cabeen- Balance Like a Pirate: Going Beyond Work-Life Balance to Ignite Pas...

Sarah shares about the Enneagram as an overview and shares her experiences in using the Enneagram to recenter herself during the Pandemic of COVID19. Check out the resources mentioned in the episode: RHeti Tool WEPSS Tool The Road Back to You by Ian Cron and Suzanne Stabile --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inawepodcast/message

Jenny Sauve currently serves as an Instructional Coach in Wisconsin. She graduated from UW-La Crosse in 2007 with a degree in early childhood/elementary education and is currently obtaining her Reading Specialist license through UW-Stout. She has rocked the classroom for nine years as a classroom teacher in grades Kindergarten-4th grade, became a licensed in-home daycare provider along the journey, and also directed an elementary-aged before and after school program. Jenny has had the opportunit...

Sarah shares the six lessons she is learning in losing her grandma. She believes there is a mission in her message for you, friends. #InAWEtoRISE --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inawepodcast/message

Dr. Keely Rees is a Full Professor in the Department of Health Education and Health Promotion at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and is owner of Keely Rees International, LLC. Her research and work in the health field provide the foundation for advocacy, policy, and women's health in a variety of public health settings. Keely's career has focused on the well-being of people and organizations. As a teacher, personal coach, workshop facilitator, mother, and wife, Keely has an extensive backg...

Sarah shares about a recent kindness shown by Tamara Letter and urges you to make your own ripple. Check out Tamara's Episode on the In AWE Podcast! Get your own copy of A Passion for Kindness. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inawepodcast/message

Sherry St. Clair is the founder of Reflective Learning LLC, an educational consulting agency based in Kentucky. Her organization works with schools around the world, creating specialized training and coaching services for school administrators and educators. Additionally, Sherry serves as a Senior Consultant for the International Center for Leadership in Education and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. She holds a master’s degree in Instructional Leadership, as well as a Rank I in Instructional Supervis...

Sarah shares a loving tribute directly to her grandma. May this jolt episode serve to inspire you to do the same for a loved one in your own life. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inawepodcast/message

Connie Redic is a native of Dallas, TX working as an Assistant Principal in Andover, KS, a suburb of Wichita. She has over 13 years of educational experience as a former science teacher and instructional coach. She has worked in urban and suburban school districts in both Texas and Kansas. Connie plans to pursue a doctorate degree in educational leadership and is currently working on her district leadership license through Wichita State University. Connie is married to her college sweetheart Bra...

Marisol Rerucha is an educational leader who doesn't just talk about restorative practices, equity, social justice, trauma informed care, and generational poverty; she has both lived experience and a proven record of doing this work while leading change in education and non-profit systems. The impact of her passion, experience, work, and voice is felt beyond her own community as she serves as the Chief of Partnerships and Strategy for the National Parents Union, as the Director of Culture and Co...

Sarah shares the section she wrote about her dad from Lead with FAITH on Father's Day, jolting listeners to either write about someone who inspires them or think about a way to influence in any space without a title. Get your copy of Lead with FAITH: Building a Strong Foundation So You Can Rise Up, Slay Fear, and Serve Well Join Sarah’s mailing list to receive her Five Ways to Slay Fear in 2020: http://bit.ly/SlayFear2020 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/in...

Jane A. G. Kise, Ed. D., is the founder of Differentiated Coaching Associates. For the past 20 years she has worked as a consultant, specializing in teambuilding, coaching, and professional development. She is also the author or coauthor of over 25 books, including Unleashing the Holistic Leadership, Thriving Schools; Step In, Step Up: Empowering Women for the School Leadership Journey; Differentiated Coaching: A Framework for Helping Teachers Change, 2nd ed.; and Intentional Leadership. She hol...

Valerie Lewis has been an educator for 20 years across three states, serving in both public and private sectors in the elementary and high school levels. She is currently an administrator for a large high school in Georgia. She is involved in advocacy in her community as well as in education, engaging in the ISTE Digital Equity professional learning community. Valerie is dedicated to learning through experiences and engaging activities. Learning must make an impact. Her belief is that critical l...

Suzie Henderson is finishing her second year serving as principal at Alto Park Elementary School in Rome, Ga. She spent her first 14 years serving as a Speech-Language Pathologist, and the next 7 years as an Assistant Principal. She is passionate about meeting the needs of the whole person, both the staff she is blessed to serve with and the students and families who make up Alto Park Elementary. One of her goals for Alto Park is to ensure all are learning about how trauma impacts students as it...

Sarah shares the songs that keep her energy boosted, especially during COVID19. Separate Ways (Worlds Apart) by Journey You Alone by North Point Worship Featuring Lauren Daigle Light of the World by Lauren Daigle Come Alive from The Greatest Showman This Is Me from The Greatest Showman The Greatest Show from The Greatest Showman --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inawepodcast/message

Latrese D. Younger has over ten years of teaching experience across three different districts, as an English Language Arts and SAT Prep-Verbal teacher for grades 6-12. She possesses a Bachelor of Arts in English Education and a Masters of Educational Leadership with a concentration in Technology Education. Throughout her tenure with Dinwiddie County, Henrico County, and Richmond City Public Schools in Virginia, she received numerous awards and accolades such as Star Teacher of the Year, Teacher ...

Sarah shares recommendations for people whose messages have been serving her during COVID19. Connect with them using the links below! #InAWEtoRISE Latasha Morrison Latasha on Instagram Be the Bridge on Facebook Megan Anderson on Twitter Neil Gupta Neil's Blog Neil's Podcast with Tom Murray Peter DeWitt's Website Peter on Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inawepodcast/message